Running a Girl Scout troop is all about building friendships, learning life skills and feeling a sense of belonging whenever you hang out with your fellow scouts. As a leader, it’s important for you to create activities and practices that build a sense of community from day one. This will not only create a sense of harmony amongst your Girl Scouts, but it will also help them to build strong values for life. Whether you’re creating amazing activity booklets for your troop to do together or you’re encouraging kindness on a day to day basis, there are so many ways in which you can build an unbrea ..read more

Whenever summer comes, girl scouts look forward to their next adventure for the season. To illustrate, girl scouts from Pennsylvania state that they enjoy adventures like camping, backpacking, and canoeing. While these adventures are a great way to have fun with the scouts, they can also serve as a learning experience for girls who want to learn outdoor skills, like first aid and fire building. However, leaders need to teach girl scouts essential safety tips before going on the camping trip. You can keep your troop safe by teaching them some of these basic safety tips. Protect your ..read more

When you’re working with Girl Scout Brownies, there are some areas you might like help with. I’m here to offer my knowledge and experience to make it an easy, enjoyable experience for you! Today we’re going to talk about how to help your girls earn the Brownie My Family Story Badge. Girl Scouts of the USA promotes family values. Part of your troop’s Girl Scout journey will be to learn new things about the family members they know and love.  The purpose of the badge is for the girls to know how to tell their family story. The badge description says, “Every family has stories. It’s good to ..read more

The Girl Guides first began in England in 1909 when a crowd of girls demanded to participate in a Boy Scouts meeting. The organizer of the rally, Lord Baden-Powell, was amazed with the girl’s attitude, so he contacted his sister and asked if she would be prepared to create a group just for girls. This was the beginning of the Girl Guides. Since then, the Girl Guides has gone on to become one of the most popular groups for young children. Not just in England but in other countries worldwide, including America where we are now called Girl Scouts. If you are a Girl Scout leader or a troop volunte ..read more

Grab your pens and lets’ scribe! Do you have a passion for writing, but not sure where to start? Look no further! The Junior Scribe Badge is waiting for you to unlock your inner writer with these fun activities. From writing short stories to creating a blog post, these exercises will help you strengthen your writing skills while having fun. In this article, we’ll explore five activities to help you earn your badge and become a better writer. So grab your pen and paper, and let’s get started! If you are looking for ideas to make your meeting more fun while teaching your girls how to write amazi ..read more

If you’re anything like me, you get the gardening fever whenever the weather gets warm! With the warm weather and smell of spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to help your scouts work toward earning the junior gardener badge activity. If you don’t have gardening supplies, don’t worry! Gardening is much more than actually planting flowers. Today we will explore some great ideas to help you earn this fun badge. Gardener Activity Booklet The gardener activity booklet will teach you the right way to grow and care for a garden. You will explore inspiring gardens to see first hand gardens in a ..read more

Arts and crafts are one of the best parts of troop meetings, but they can be one of the hardest to make up by yourself!  If you are a scout leader who needs ideas for camp crafts or field trip activities, you’re in the right place. All you have to do is take a stop at the craft store or the dollar store to pick up your materials and have my tutorials in hand, and you’ll be ready to have creative fun together. Wooden Spoon Mermaid A great way to engage your scouts’ imagination is to create mythical creatures together and practice storytelling. This particular craft is perfect for first ..read more

It’s no secret the leaders of tomorrow are the girl scouts of today – 72% of female U.S. senators and 58% of women serving in the House of Representatives are Girl Scout alums. If you’re a troop leader, the health and safety of your girls is naturally a top priority. By taking the time to familiarize yourself with key health and safety principles, you can successfully create a safe and supportive environment for your troop.  First aid precautions A troop first aider must be present on every overnight trip, as well as any activity held outside your regular venue. Althou ..read more

Are you ready to put your sportsmanship skills to the test? As a Cadette working towards earning your Good Sportsmanship Badge, you know that being a good sport involves more than just winning or losing. It’s about showing respect for yourself, your teammates, and your opponents. That’s where these five ideas come in. From relay races to charades, this article will provide you with activities to earn this badge with ease. You will learn important lessons about teamwork, communication, and perseverance. So get ready, set, and let’s go! Good Sportsmanship Activity Booklet Before jumping into th ..read more

One of the questions many adults find themselves asking is how people make friends! No matter what age you’re at, there are lots of new things to learn when it comes to making friends. Earning a Brownie Making Friends Badge is a surefire way to help girls learn the valuable lessons of friendship. Equipping them with the skills to develop meaningful connections with others is an invaluable asset they can use as they grow. This article will provide some great ideas on how to earn the Brownie Making Friends Badge, along with fun activities that will help girls create meaningful relationships with ..read more